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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.24, 1,695.96 and 546.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.24, 1,695.96 and 546.42 is: 819.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.24 : 1,695.96 = 546.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.24/1,695.96 = 546.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.24x = 1,695.96 × 546.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.24x = 926,706.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,706.46/1,131.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.20

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